Sunday, May 17th, 2020
Pakistan welcomes signing of agreement between political leaders in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, MAY 17 / DNA / = Pakistan welcomes the signing of the agreement between political leaders in Kabul today regarding formation of inclusive government and High Council of National Reconciliation. At this critical juncture, it is vitally important that all Afghan leaders work together constructively in the supreme interest of the Afghan people and help bring lasting peace and stability to the country affected by decades of violence and conflict. This is imperative also for being able to effectively respond to the formidable challenges posed by Covid-19Read More
Coronavirus: Obama criticises Trump administration’s virus response
Former US President Barack Obama has criticised his successor Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus crisis. In an online address to graduating college students, he said the pandemic had shown that many officials “aren’t even pretending to be in charge”. It is the second time in recent days that Mr Obama has hit out at the Trump administration’s coronavirus response. He said it had been “an absolute chaotic disaster” during a leaked conference call last week. The former president also gave an address to high school students that was hostedRead More
Another PIA flight to bring back stranded Pakistanis from US
Another chartered flight of the Pakistan International Airlines will leave from the United States on May 21 to bring back Pakistanis stuck there. The flight will leave for Lahore from the Newark Airport in New Jersey, according to Pakistan’s Embassy in Washington DC. It will accommodate Pakistani nationals registered with the embassy and four of its consulates. This will be the 4th flight bringing Pakistanis back home from the US. Those who want to get tickets for the flight can contact the embassy and consulates, read the statement issued byRead More
Flour Mills Association announces closure of mills in three provinces
The Flour Mills Association has announced closure of mills in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan from Monday. FMA chairman Asim Raza said the authorities were confiscating wheat during their raids and sealing the mills. He accused them of even taking away the quota of wheat. “Cases are being lodged against mill owners,” said Abdul Rauf Mukhtar, a representative of the FMA. “What would we grind if there was no wheat in mills?” Authorities have tightened the screw on hoarders and profiteers after a recent hike in flour prices in theRead More
Ghani, Abdullah sign deal
KABUL: DNA) Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Dr Abdullah Abdullah on Saturday signed a power-sharing deal to end a months-long political stalemate that has hampered progress towards peace, Ghani’s spokesman said on Sunday. “The Political Agreement between President Ghani and Dr Abdullah Abdullah has just been signed,” spokesman Sediq Sediqqi said on Twitter, adding that Abdullah would lead the council for peace talks and his team members would be included in the cabinet. Abdullah had disputed the results of September’s presidential election. Earlier this year, he announcedRead More
Sh. Anser to challenge his suspension in court
ISLAMABAD, MAY 17 (DNA) – Ex. Mayor of Islamabad Sheikh Anser Aziz has termed his suspension as an act of victimization on the part of sitting PTI government adding he would challenge the decision in the court of law. Giving reaction to his suspension orders issued on Sunday, the Mayor said the issuance of orders on holiday was a clear manifestation of govt’s ill will. He said govt had not followed legal course. Sheikh Anser said the govt wanted to remove him because he was working day and night forRead More